|
|
Post by Jayhawk on May 29, 2016 13:47:50 GMT
Thana357...quick question, since you, too, are a fellow Da Dao lover. Of your Da Dao, which is your favorite and why? I've not handled any of the Hanwei Da Dao. I really wanted their military da dao, but that one is gone and no one is selling theirs these days. I know the military da dao was developed with Scott Roddell, and I love my Hanwei Cutting Jian he designed.
I do still like the looks of this cheapie dadao, though, so am tempted!
|
|
|
|
Post by Adventurer'sBlade on May 30, 2016 6:01:02 GMT
Dadaos are so cool. I think I'll write a book on the tactical use of the dadao.
|
|
|
|
Post by thana357 on Jun 2, 2016 12:20:08 GMT
Thana357...quick question, since you, too, are a fellow Da Dao lover. Of your Da Dao, which is your favorite and why? I've not handled any of the Hanwei Da Dao. I really wanted their military da dao, but that one is gone and no one is selling theirs these days. I know the military da dao was developed with Scott Roddell, and I love my Hanwei Cutting Jian he designed. I do still like the looks of this cheapie dadao, though, so am tempted! My Favorite Da Dao is Master Zhi sword . I did a review in 2008 or 2009, I like it because it look exactly like what the Chinese soldiers used during WWII - the wide blade with less pointy tip , simple iron guard and long handle. I ordered mine with hand sharpening service ($40) so it will cut mat and plastic bottles with no problem. Han Wie Military Da Dao has distal taper , it is well balance but the guard and leather wrap are ugly ,it is too flashy and too civilian for my taste . They only offered this model for a few years. You will have to keep an eyes on the classicfy ad and E bay for a use one I spend couple of days putting an edge on the Master Cutlery Da Dao but the thick blade and its excess weight make this one less fun compare to other .I guess if I keep sharpening it I will reduce its weight eventually from all this grinding . |
|
|
|
Post by thana357 on Jun 2, 2016 12:31:16 GMT
Dadaos are so cool. I think I'll write a book on the tactical use of the dadao. It would be very cool , book with diagrams and pictures instruction for modern day combat application of Da Dao . |
|
|
|
Post by Adventurer'sBlade on Sept 10, 2016 15:26:17 GMT
I had forgotten about this but I'm back to dadao... it'll either be the Condor or the MC next.
|
|
stormmaster
Member
I like viking/migration era swords
Posts: 7,714
|
Post by stormmaster on Sept 11, 2016 2:33:22 GMT
condor dadao is the best bang for the buck ever, its so sturdy and if feels great in the hand, might want to cord wrap the grip tho as it does sometimes turn in my hand
|
|
